Arrangement of springs to improve stock watering
| Title | Arrangement of springs to improve stock watering |
|---|---|
| Category of tools | Public participation principle |
| Field of application | Use of water resources |
| Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change | Moderate |
| Implemented by | CAMP-Alatoo Public Foundation (PF) |
| Used by |
Country: Kyrgyzstan Province: Chuy Region District: Sokuluk District |
| Local specifics |
The site is located in a semi-drought zone subject to acute shortage of water resources in summer period and land degradation |
| Photos |
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| Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.01.2011 End date: 31.12.2011 |
| Problem solved through this practice |
Extremely low water availability (supply) of pastures; the quantity of cattle in watering sites below standard; land erosion |
| Tools used in the practice |
Technology of springs arrangement for stock watering |
| Description of the practice and its results |
Actions: At first, the exact location of water outcrop was identified and cleaned from mud. 15 meters below the outcrop, 3 interconnected water tubs were installed (each 1.8 m long, 0.5 m wide and 0.5 deep). Each subsequent tub is located lower than the preceding one, thus, allowing water flowing down in the cascade manner. Results: Financial and economic: Cattle gaining weight quicker. Technical: Improved water supply in the area, including for cattle watering. |
| Lessons learnt and recommendations made |
Lessons learnt: Collection of water in one place had been practiced since ancient times, but was forgotten over time. Rehabilitation of traditional practices should be welcomed. Recommendations: Similar practices should be scaled-up and continued as they not only benefit the local population, but also allow enhancing water availability for wild animals and expanding hayfield meadows. |
| Source of practice |
Traditional tools transferred from generation to generation which demonstrate their relevance in modern conditions |
| Funding source | PF “CAMP-Alatoo”, local population |
| Information sources |
WOCAT.net, Mr. Abdybek Asanaliyev (e-mail: asanaly61@mail.ru), Kyrgyz National Agriculture University, Bishkek |
| Form submission date | 30.03.2018 |
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